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Md. Woman Desperately Looks For Missing Okla. Cousin

Denise Sawyer — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:38:00 EDT

A Md. woman, who grew up in Moore, Okla. is praying for a miracle, after finding out her cousin may be among the missing.

Sussex County Woman Finds Relief Amid Oklahoma Devastation

Corrina Pysa — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:21:00 EDT

It is being called one of the deadliest tornadoes this country has ever seen. For the people of Moore, OK, their thoughts will now turn to rebuilding their homes and lives. Here on Delmarva, people are reaching out to help, while others are looking to reconnect with loved ones living in that tornado-ravaged town.

Gym Teacher Accused of Being Peeping Tom Found Not Guilty

Corrina Pysa — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:05:00 EDT

A former gym teacher at Beaver Run Elementary School in Salisbury was found not guilty in a "Peeping Tom" case.

Talking to Kids about Oklahoma Tornado

Michael Chesney — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:47:00 EDT

If you're a parent, talking to your own kids about what happened can be difficult.

Guns Stolen From Ravens' Ray Rice's Maryland Home

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:54:00 EDT

Baltimore County police say the Reisterstown home of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was burglarized over the weekend, and $2,000 and two guns were stolen.

Crews Race to Find Survivors of Okla. Twister

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:02:00 EDT

Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least nine children, and those numbers were expected to climb.

Hazmat Crews Respond to Berlin Crash

Kye Parsons — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:40:00 EDT

Hazmat crews had to be called to the scene after a truck pulling a trailer containing 80 gallons of hydrochloric acid crashed in Berlin on Tuesday morning.

Sussex County Proposes $117.7M Budget for Fiscal 2014

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:35:00 EDT

Sussex County leaders on Tuesday unveiled a reduced budget plan for the 2014 fiscal year that keeps property taxes the same for 24th year in a row. The plan also calls for a reduction in sewer fees for most public wastewater customers.

Maryland Live! Casino Starts Work on Poker Room

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:09:00 EDT

Maryland Live! is starting to build a poker room.

Obama Pledges Urgent Aid to Okla. Town

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:50:00 EDT

President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history.

Lower Shore Red Cross on Standby

Denise Sawyer — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:38:00 EDT

After a devastating twister tore through the Midwest killed at least 24 people, the American Red Cross of the Lower Shore in Salisbury is standing by, waiting for word to mobilize a relief effort for Oklahoma.

Ways to Help Okla. Tornado Victims

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:27:00 EDT

Click on "more" for ways you can help the Oklahoma tornado victims.

Dover Police Arrest Man for Large Quantity of PCP

Kye Parsons — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:46:00 EDT

Dover police say a Georgia man is facing drug and related charges after officers seized a large quantity of PCP from him over the weekend.

Woman Killed After Motorcycle, Pickup Collide in Seaford

Kye Parsons — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:20:00 EDT

Authorities say a woman was killed when the motorcycle she was riding on as a passenger collided with a pickup truck in Seaford late Monday afternoon.

O'Malley Using Agenda, Fundraising to Explore 2016

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:22:00 EDT

Little-known outside his home state, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is methodically checking the boxes and playing the good Democratic soldier as he considers whether to mount a presidential campaign in 2016.

Family Dollar Gets Approval to Build in Downtown Dover

Michael Chesney — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:39:00 EDT

The Family Dollar would replace a recognizable building that some have called it a bit of an eye sore - the old NAPA store on Loockerman and New streets.

Job Centers at Del. Libraries in Danger of Losing Funding

Michael Chesney — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:09:00 EDT

Stimulus money funded the program. It totaled just under $2 million, plus an extra $1 million match.

New Scooter Parking Regulations Coming to Rehoboth

LeAnne Matlach — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:07:00 EDT

Parking spots for cars are a precious commodity in Rehoboth. To keep scooters out of the spots and off the sidewalks, there are designated parking areas near the beach.

2 Fruitland Men Lured, Bound and Beaten

Denise Sawyer — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:02:00 EDT

It started with two men getting invited to visit friends in a Fruitland home. But police say ended as an armed robbery.

How Dirty is Your Cellphone?

Corrina Pysa — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:50:00 EDT

It is hard to imagine life without cellphones. Everywhere we go, they go too. But have you ever stopped to think about what's lurking on our phones? WBOC's Corrina Pysa headed to the lab to swab out the truth.

Queen Anne's Overpass Project Funded

Steven Fisher — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:10:00 EDT

The statistics speak for themselves. The intersection of Routes 301 and 304 in Queen Anne's County has averaged one serious injury each month and caused at least one death each year up to 2011. Now, $54 million in state funds have just been set aside for an overpass project to make that intersection safer for drivers.

Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck in O.C.

Kye Parsons — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:56:00 EDT

Police say a pedestrian was injured when she was struck by a vehicle in a marked crosswalk in Ocean City over the weekend.

Seaford Couple Arrested for Robbery

Kye Parsons — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:00 EDT

Police have arrested a Seaford couple on robbery and related charges following accusations that they stole a woman's purse in the parking lot of a supermarket.

Harrington Police Arrest Woman for 5th DUI

Kye Parsons — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:38:00 EDT

Harrington police say a weekend traffic stop has led to a 53-year-old woman being charged with her 5th offense DUI.

Military Sex Abuse Has Long-Term Impact for Vets

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:14:00 EDT

New government figures underscore the staggering long-term consequences of military sexual assaults: More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness linked to the abuse, and 4,000 sought disability benefits.

Man Shot During Salisbury Armed Robbery

Kye Parsons — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:54:00 EDT

Salisbury police are looking for two suspects after a man was shot and injured during a Sunday night armed robbery.

Cape Water Taxi Returns for Second Season

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:40:00 EDT

The Cape Water Taxi has returned to the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal for a second season.

One Treated for Smoke Inhalation After Salisbury Fire

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:13:00 EDT

Investigators say one person had to be taken to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation following a weekend house fire in Salisbury.

DMV Warns Residents About Phone Scam

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:13:00 EDT

Delaware's Division of Motor Vehicles says residents are being targeted by a phone scam.

Ad to Begin Airing Praising Md. Gun Control Bill

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:01:00 EDT

A television ad will begin airing in the Baltimore area that praises the gun-control measure recently signed by Gov. Martin O'Malley.

Salisbury Therapist Charged with Sex Offenses

Corrina Pysa — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:48:00 EDT

A therapist at a community health clinic in Salisbury has been charged with making unwanted sexual advances on a patient.

'Dangerous' Snow Hill Intersection Gets Stop Light

Denise Sawyer — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:40:00 EDT

The Maryland State Highway Administration installs a new stop light at a 'dangerous' intersection in Snow Hill.

Del. Man Gets 5 Years in Fatal 2-Vehicle Crash

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:35:00 EDT

A Middletown man who prosecutors say was driving up to 90 mph before he crashed into an oncoming vehicle has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for manslaughter and assault.

Powerball Jackpot Closing in on Another Record

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:27:00 EDT

A little more than a year after three tickets split a world-record lottery prize, the jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing was nearing historic territory.

Obama Talks Jobs, Says Politics Misplace Focus

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:24:00 EDT

President Barack Obama is calling attention to his economic proposals and efforts to expand the middle class.

Discussion on More Casinos in Delaware Continues

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:19:00 EDT

This week WBOC has been following the discussion about adding two more casinos in Delaware; one of them being in Sussex County. A House committee in the First State put a plan for two more casinos temporarily on hold.

New Report Says Del. Has a Politeness Problem

Michael Chesney — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:18:00 EDT

A new report, from a firm called Marchex, looks at how courteous and foul-mouthed states are.

Potential Delaware Casinos Wouldn't Be Aiming Just at Delaware

Michael Chesney — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:54:00 EDT

Earlier this week a House committee in Delaware put a plan for two more casinos in the first state temporarily on hold.

2 Linked to Accomack Co. Arsons Competent for Trial

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 EDT

Two people suspected of setting a string of fires on Virginia's Eastern Shore have been found competent to stand trial.

Lawmakers Defend Md. Prison Guard Bill of Rights

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:10:00 EDT

Two sponsors of the Maryland Correctional Officers' Bill of Rights are defending the 2010 law against FBI criticism that it was ineffective in deterring alleged corruption at a state-run Baltimore jail.

Del. Dept. of Ag: Specialty Crop Grants Available

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

State officials are accepting applications from agricultural producers, nonprofit organizations, government entities, for-profit companies and educational institutions for projects promoting or enhancing the production of and access to Delaware specialty crops.

Del. Police Arrest Suspect in Reputed Smuggling

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:18:00 EDT

A man arrested in Delaware in the takedown of an alleged East Coast cigarette smuggling ring that authorities believe may have funneled money to terrorist groups is being held on $12.5 million cash bail.

Bill to Allow More Casinos in Del. Temporarily on Hold

Michael Chesney — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:59:00 EDT

Representatives WBOC spoke with after the hearing say they expect another hearing on it down the road.

2 Injured When Del. Police Cruiser, Pickup Collide

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:33:00 EDT

Delaware State Police say a trooper and another man were injured when a pickup truck and the trooper's patrol car collided near Frankford.

Va. Jobless Rate Falls to 5.2% in April

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:29:00 EDT

The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's jobless rate fell in April for the second consecutive month.

Pedestrian Injured in Milford Crash

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:23:00 EDT

Delaware State Police say an 18-year-old pedestrian was injured after he was struck by a car on Bay Road in Milford late Thursday night.

Salisbury Man Arrested for Assault, Robbery

Kye Parsons — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:04:00 EDT

Police have arrested a Salisbury man sought in connection with an alleged assault and robbery that left another man critically injured.

Permanent Plan on the Table for Video Gambling at Fraternal & Veterans Orgs. in Del.

Michael Chesney — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:12:00 EDT

The end is in sight for Delaware's veterans and fraternal organizations after months of wrangling over video gambling machines at lodges across the state.

N.Y. Officials: Smuggling Ring Has Terror Links

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:56:00 EDT

Authorities say some of the suspects charged in a Virginia-to-New York cigarette smuggling scheme have links to top officials of Hamas, the Islamist militant group that rules the Gaza Strip. Two of the suspects- including the scheme's alleged ringleader- are from Ocean City, Md.

Report: Md. Tax Court Misses Deadline in Appeals

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:55:00 EDT

A report by legislative auditors says the Maryland Tax Court failed more than 40 percent of the time to resolve homeowners' appeals of property-tax assessments within 90 days of filing, as state law requires.

Margaret Smith: Surviving Two Days in a Car Trunk

Joe Biunno — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:52:00 EDT

Margaret Smith says she was in the darkness of her own car trunk for two days, living a nightmare. She thought of her family and friends, but most of all, she never lost hope that a higher power would help her survive.

Delaware Man Charged for Abusing 911

Karen Campbell — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:51:00 EDT

When you have an emergency, at times you may call 911, but one Delaware man took things a little too far.

Tuition Increase at Maryland Public Universities

Joe Biunno — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:46:00 EDT

Officials say tuition for Maryland residents won't increase by more than 3 percent at most schools, but in-state students' tuition will increase by 6 percent at Salisbury University.

Md. Farmers' Markets Can Sell Wine as of June 1

Steven Fisher — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:45:00 EDT

There's a new buzz coming to farmers' markets across Maryland. That's right, pretty soon it will be wine time.

Fed. Court Hears Appeal Over Del. Court Secrecy

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:53:00 EDT

A federal appeals court is weighing the constitutionality of a Delaware law allowing chancery judges to oversee secret arbitration in high-stakes business disputes.

Dover Man Arrested for Bomb Threat

Kye Parsons — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:39:00 EDT

Capitol Police have arrested a man accused of walking into the Attorney General's Office in Dover and claiming there was a bomb inside the building.

O'Malley Signs Gas Tax, Announces Projects

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:23:00 EDT

Gov. Martin O'Malley has announced the first round of highway and transit projects that will be paid for with Maryland's first gas tax increase in 20 years.

Delaware Constitutional Amendment on Bail Stalls

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:32:00 EDT

A proposed amendment to Delaware's constitution allowing bail to be denied for defendants charged with non-capital crimes has stalled in a Senate committee.

One of Wicomico County's Most Wanted Captured

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:20:00 EDT

A Salisbury man who has been on the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office's most wanted list since early last year is now in custody.

Restaurant Set to Open at Sussex Co. Airport

Joe Biunno — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:19:00 EDT

Arena's Deli & Bar signed a five-year deal with Sussex County to lease the restaurant space at the airport in Georgetown.

O'Malley Signs Gun Control Bill

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:04:00 EDT

Gov. Martin O'Malley has signed a comprehensive gun control measure that supporters say makes Maryland's gun laws among the strictest in the nation.

Delmar Man Appeals Sentence in Chicken Deaths Case

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:45:00 EDT

A Delmar man convicted of breaking into a chicken house but cleared of other charges in the deaths of 33,700 birds killed after power was turned off, is appealing part of his sentence.

Md. Regents Approve University Tuition Hikes

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:42:00 EDT

Students at Maryland's state universities will be paying more next school year.

Police Searching for Driver of White Monte Carlo

Steven Fisher — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:07:00 EDT

Amy and Trey Welch of Preston live in the neighborhood right across from the intersection of Route 331 and Tanyard Road where 37-year-old Jan Dekker of Preston died in a car crash Monday.

Delmarva Expecting Minimal 17-Year Cicada Outbreak, Bad Mosquito Season

Corrina Pysa — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:05:00 EDT

You have probably heard all the hype lately about an impending invasion across the Northeast region of cicadas: those noisy, ugly bugs that tend to come out in droves. One particular species of cicada is due for a return to the area after 17 years of lying low.

Cambridge Police Officer Indicted on Sex and Rape Charges

Steven Fisher — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:57:00 EDT

Twenty-four-year-old Cambridge Police Officer Carlton Brittingham Jr. has been indicted by a grand jury and faces a laundry list of rape and sex offense charges for an incident that authorities say occurred back in September.

Driver Hits Police Patrol Cars in Talbot County

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:43:00 EDT

Two Talbot County Sheriff's deputies are recovering from minor injuries after a driver struck their patrol car late Wednesday night.

Del. Surfers Worried About Beach Replenishment

LeAnne Matlach — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:14:00 EDT

The Indian River Inlet and surrounding beaches were hit hard by Hurricane Sandy last fall. To fix what Mother Nature has done, the Army Corps of Engineers will replenish the beach. The state says it's important because beach communities will be better protected. But surfers say the plan is a bit shaky.

ACA Impact Unclear For Delaware's Native Americans

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:58:00 EDT

Of the nearly 10,000 people in Delaware who self-identified as Native Americans in the 2010 Census, it's unclear how many, if any, will be affected a provision in the Affordable Care Act regarding Native Americans.

Man Arrested for Bringing Loaded Gun to Salisbury Playground

Kye Parsons — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:02:00 EDT

Salisbury police have arrested a man accused of bringing a loaded handgun to a city playground and then showing it off to several people.

Suspect Charged in Georgetown Assault

Kye Parsons — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:01:00 EDT

Georgetown police have arrested a 22-year-old man accused of physically attacking a woman in front of her five small children.

Md. Governor Gets $271 Unclaimed Property Check

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:36:00 EDT

For once, Gov. Martin O'Malley got a pleasant surprise from Comptroller Peter Franchot at the start of a Board of Public Works meeting.

Millsboro American Legion Targeted by Alleged 9/11 Charity Scam

Corrina Pysa — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:04:00 EDT

For almost two years, a pair of men claiming to be father-and-son firefighters from New York traveled the country with their decorated pick-up truck, collecting donations for victims of 9/11. One of their stops was the American Legion post in Millsboro. Officials are now saying it was all a scam.

UD-led Study: Feds Overestimate Poultry Pollution

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:54:00 EDT

A University of Delaware-led study has found that decades-old federal standards overestimate current poultry industry contributions to water pollution.

Wicomico County Family Denied Peace Order After Arson

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:46:00 EDT

A Wicomico County District Court judge has denied a peace order for a family whose landlord is charged with burning their home at 708 E. State St. in Delmar, Md.

Arrest Made in Lewes Burglaries

Kye Parsons — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:25:00 EDT

Delaware State Police have arrested a man accused of breaking into three separate homes in Lewes. Investigators said that in one of the break-ins, the suspect stole a dozen firearms.

Cleaning up Wicomico River Pollution

Bill Mich — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:09:00 EDT

Salisbury officials say they are on top of the recent pollution buildup in the Wicomico River that runs through the city.

Indoor Tanning Regulations Proposed in Md.

Steven Fisher — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:07:00 EDT

Proposed changes to tanning regulations for kids under 18-years-old by the state would include parents renewing the consent form every six months and specifying how many times their child can tan with the unlimited box no longer an option.

Low Turnout for Big Impact School Board Elections

Michael Chesney — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:05:00 EDT

No Kent County district had more than 820 voters show up in 2011. The high-water mark was 390 in 2009.

Del. House Approves 2 Gun Control Bills

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:02:00 EDT

The state House has approved two bills that are part of a package of gun-control measures proposed by Democratic Gov. Jack Markell in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting last year.

Proposal to Cut Legal Blood Alcohol Limit Nearly in Half

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:02:00 EDT

The National Transportation Safety Board is urging states to cut their legal blood alcohol limit nearly in half, from .08 to .05.

Del. Senate Approves School Choice Bill

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:57:00 EDT

The state Senate has approved a bill standardizing the school choice process in Delaware.

Del. House Panel Releases Mental Health Gun Bill

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:21:00 EDT

A bill expanding the ability of authorities in Delaware to prohibit people with mental health issues from having guns is on its way to the state House for a vote.

Public's Help Sought in Fatal Crash Probe

Kye Parsons — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:10:00 EDT

Maryland State Police are asking for the public's help as they continue to investigate a crash in Caroline County that claimed the life of a Preston man.

Md. Lawmaker's Attorney Appeals 30-Day Jail Sentence

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:10:00 EDT

The attorney for a Maryland lawmaker sentenced to 30 days in jail for operating a motorboat under the influence of alcohol has filed an appeal.

Lawyer in Md. Jail Case Wants Client Transferred

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:06:00 EDT

A lawyer for an inmate accused of leading a jailhouse gang in Maryland is asking that his client be moved out of state.

Del. Police: Body Identified as Missing N.J. Fisherman

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:22:00 EDT

Delaware State Police say a body found on a Sussex County beach has been identified as a missing New Jersey fisherman.

Del. Man Charged in Salisbury Armed Robbery

Kye Parsons — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:21:00 EDT

Deputies with the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office have arrested a Delaware man accused of holding up a Salisbury motel.

Unattended Cooking Blamed for Salisbury Fire

Kye Parsons — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:59:00 EDT

Investigators say unattended cooking is believed to have sparked a fire that caused thousands of dollars in damage to a Salisbury home.

Md. Pitches Tighter Rules for Minor Indoor Tanning

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:19:00 EDT

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is proposing a six-month expiration of parental consent for minor indoor tanning.

Faith Leaders to Gather for Health Care Summit

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:06:00 EDT

Maryland faith leaders will be gathering for a summit to learn more about new health insurance options under the federal health care overhaul.

Del. Looking at Allowing Deployed Council Members to Still Serve City

Michael Chesney — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:52:00 EDT

Serving one's country while one's city - that's what a bill under consideration in Delaware wants to help people do.

Warmer Temps Bring Bed Bugs

Denise Sawyer — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:50:00 EDT

A new 2013 Bugs Without Borders Survey shows a spike in bed bug infestations in the U.S.

Growing Heroin Problem on Delmarva

Bill Mich — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:46:00 EDT

Wicomico County Sheriff Lewis says heroin has become a major problem in the region. The sheriff says it all comes down to supply and demand and right now there is a major demand and a seemingly endless supply coming through our area.

Sussex Co. Councilman Accused of Sexual Assault

Joe Biunno — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:45:00 EDT

DOVER, Del. (AP/WBOC) - A young woman is suing a veteran Sussex County councilman, claiming he repeatedly sexually assaulted her after encouraging her to become in involved in politics. The lawsuit

Maryland Seeking County Input to Combat Growing Heroin Problem

Corrina Pysa — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:43:00 EDT

Prescription drug abuse is down across Delmarva, but another growing problem has taken its place. According to the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, heroin use and heroin-related deaths are up statewide. The state is counting on local jurisdictions to help fix the issue.

Drought, Pests and Disease Pose Threats to Del. Forests

Michael Chesney — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:16:00 EDT

The strain allows to diseases and bugs to have a more pronounced impact on the trees.

Philly Abortion Doctor Guilty in 3 Babies' Deaths

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:51:00 EDT

Philadelphia abortion doctor was found guilty Monday of first-degree murder and could face execution in the deaths of three babies who authorities say were delivered alive and then killed with scissors at his grimy clinic, in a case that became a flashpoint in the nation's debate over abortion.

Motor Scooter Operator Injured After Crashing into O.C. Police Vehicle

Kye Parsons — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:10:00 EDT

Authorities say a man riding a motor scooter had to be rushed to the hospital after he crashed into the back of an Ocean City police patrol vehicle early Monday.

Trio Charged in Kent County, Del. Burglary Spree

Kye Parsons — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:09:00 EDT

Delaware State Police have arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts alleged to have occurred in southern Kent County.

Driver Injured in Laurel Area Tractor-Trailer Accident

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:41:00 EDT

A portion of Rt. 24 in Laurel was closed several hours Monday after a tractor-trailer went off the road and struck a telephone pole, leaving the driver injured.

U.S. Government Files Morning-After Pill Appeal

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:34:00 EDT

The Obama administration on Monday filed a last-minute appeal to delay the sale of the morning-after contraceptive pill to girls of any age without a prescription.

Lawyer: Md. Delegate to Plead Guilty in Boat Crash

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:51:00 EDT

An attorney says Delegate Don Dwyer will plead guilty to operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol.

Suspect Charged in Salisbury Robbery, Assault

Kye Parsons — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:31:00 EDT

Salisbury police have arrested a homeless man accused of knocking another man to the ground and stealing his wallet before fleeing.

O.C. Police: Pedestrian Struck After Illegally Crossing Roadway

Kye Parsons — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:56:00 EDT

Ocean City police say they have issued a citation to a pedestrian who illegally crossed a roadway, got struck by an oncoming vehicle and then fled the scene.

Foundation Seeks New Del. Home for Female Vets

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:40:00 EDT

A Delaware foundation has abandoned plans to open a transitional home for female veterans and their children at a Milford location it had picked out.

Ocean Downs to Stay Open 24 Hours This Summer

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:12:00 EDT

Gamblers will soon be able to try their luck at the Casino at Ocean Downs around the clock every day.

Concern Over Possible Gypsy Moth Outbreak in Md.

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:59:00 EDT

Maryland officials are concerned about a possible gypsy moth outbreak in parts of the state.

Coast Guard Rescues 4 After Boat Capsizes in Indian River Bay

Corrina Pysa — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:53:00 EDT

Four people were pulled from the water after a boating accident Sunday afternoon in Sussex County.

University of Delaware Student Stabbed in Parking Lot Fight

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:11:00 EDT

Police say a University of Delaware student was stabbed during a fight in a Newark parking lot.

Remaining 3 Charged in Burglary and Theft of Gun Shop

Corrina Pysa — Sun, 12 May 2013 11:40:00 EDT

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit has arrested and charged the remaining three suspects in connection with a Wednesday late night burglary at Delmarva Shooting Supply.

Shark Washes Ashore on Rehoboth Beach

Corrina Pysa — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:41:00 EDT

A Delaware man made a startling discovery when he hit the beach this week: a shark.

1 Charged, 2 Sought in West Rehoboth Shooting

Corrina Pysa — Sat, 11 May 2013 22:39:00 EDT

One person is in custody and Delaware state police are seeking two other suspects after a shooting in West Rehoboth.

Running Festival Aims to Raise Funds for Boston Bombing Victims

Karen Campbell — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:41:00 EDT

Organizers of the St. Michaels Running Festival plan to help raise funds for the victims of the Boston Bombing.

Chesapeake College Considering Moving Cambridge Campus

Steven Fisher — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:40:00 EDT

Chesapeake College's Cambridge Center sits in the heart of the downtown but the college is considering moving their satellite campus to a new location.

It's Official: Lt. Gov. Brown Running For Governor

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:37:00 EDT

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown formally announced Friday that he is running for Maryland governor in 2014, launching a campaign in which he hopes to start raising his own public profile after more than six years as a loyal No. 2 to Gov. Martin O'Malley.

Dover Downs Opposed to Plan to Add Casinos in Sussex and New Castle Counties

Michael Chesney — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:33:00 EDT

A bill to allow Delaware to have two more casinos - one in Sussex County and one in New Castle County - will soon be in front of state lawmakers.

States Seek to Fix Gun Background Check Backlog

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:50:00 EDT

State officials are setting aside millions of dollars to address backlogs in background checks that have soared since the December school shooting in Newtown, Conn.

DelDOT Employee Arrested for Theft

Kye Parsons — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:46:00 EDT

Capitol police have arrested a Delaware Department of Transportation employee accused of stealing a co-worker's credit card and then allegedly driving a state-owned vehicle to several ATMs in order to withdraw cash from the victim's account.

Del. Breweries Could Benefit From U.S. Senate Bill

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:38:00 EDT

U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons are co-sponsoring legislation to help small breweries.

Civil Engineer Wins UMES Teaching Award

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:29:00 EDT

A civil engineer is the winner of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's 2013 Teaching Excellence Award.

Dagsboro Man Dies in Crash

Kye Parsons — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:21:00 EDT

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash near Frankford that claimed the life of a 37-year-old Dagsboro man.

1 of 2 Reactors at Calvert Cliffs Plant Shut Down

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:15:00 EDT

Constellation Energy Nuclear Group says one of two nuclear reactors at the Calvert Cliffs power plant shut down automatically after a malfunction.

Man Accused of Bringing Bags of Heroin into Georgetown Homeless Shelter

Kye Parsons — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:26:00 EDT

Police have arrested a 21-year-old resident of a Georgetown homeless shelter accused of bringing bags of heroin inside in order to sell them to other residents.

Del. Lawmakers Eye Fewer Horse Racing Days

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:54:00 EDT

The state House is set to take up a bill allowing Delaware's horse racing tracks to reduce the number of racing days.

Budget Deal on Life Support as Optimism Fades

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:49:00 EDT

Despite a former glimmer of hope that Congress would pass a budget deal, the latest developments suggest yet more brinkmanship.

Va. State Police to Honor Fallen Troopers

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:13:00 EDT

Virginia State Police will hold a ceremony to honor 59 troopers who died.

Delaware Preparing for Same-Sex Marriage Transition

Joe Biunno — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:08:00 EDT

With same-sex marriage set to become legal in Delaware on July 1, workers at the Sussex County Marriage Bureau are busy preparing for the transition. That includes Sussex County Clerk of the Peace John Brady, who has been openly gay for 20 years.

Dover Man Charged With 6th DUI

Kye Parsons — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:05:00 EDT

Delaware State Police have charged a Dover man with his 6th DUI offense.

People Connected to High-Profile Mass Shootings Look to Influence Del. Gun Control Debate

Michael Chesney — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:52:00 EDT

This week parents of kids killed at Sandy Hook Elementary school came from Connecticut to Delaware.

Potential Security Upgrades at Wicomico Schools

Bill Mich — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:49:00 EDT

Money has been set aside in the proposed Wicomico County budget for the upcoming fiscal year to enhance school security in the district.

Del. Lawmaker Proposes More Casinos

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:57:00 EDT

A Democratic state lawmaker is reintroducing legislation to allow more casinos in Delaware.

Woman Charged in Ocean City Stabbing

Kye Parsons — Thu, 9 May 2013 21:33:00 EDT

Ocean City police have arrested a 47-year-old woman accused of using a kitchen knife to repeatedly stab another woman during an argument.

Salisbury Man Charged in Assault on Trooper

Kye Parsons — Thu, 9 May 2013 21:32:00 EDT

Maryland State Police say a Salisbury man who allegedly held a state trooper inside his car while he tried to flee a traffic stop earlier this week has been formally charged with attempted murder, assault and related offenses.

Police Conduct Death Investigation After Body Found Along Del. Beach

Kye Parsons — Thu, 9 May 2013 21:31:00 EDT

Delaware State Police are conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered washed ashore along Fowler Beach near Milton early Thursday afternoon.

Del. Gay Marriage Vote Could be Election Issue

Thu, 9 May 2013 15:38:00 EDT

Passage of a bill authorizing gay marriage in Delaware starting July 1 could be a campaign issue in the next round of elections for the General Assembly.

Md. GOP Calls for Expanded Jail Investigation

Thu, 9 May 2013 13:38:00 EDT

Maryland House Republicans are calling for a wider investigation into corruption at correctional facilities as Gov. Martin O'Malley announces additional steps to enhance security and address corruption.

Local Vets Bring History to Life for Wicomico County Students Through TAD Program

Corrina Pysa — Thu, 9 May 2013 11:35:00 EDT

They are separated in age by about eight decades. But dozens of children and World War II veterans were brought together this year in Wicomico County schools.

Markell Touting NGA Initiative to Employ Disabled

Thu, 9 May 2013 11:07:00 EDT

Delaware Gov. Jack Markell is in Pennsylvania touting his initiative as chairman of the National Governors Association to improve employment opportunities for the disabled.

Maryland to Allow Health Exchange Info Requests

Thu, 9 May 2013 10:58:00 EDT

Maryland will make information related to its health benefit exchange available through public information requests.

Del. House Panel Releases Mental Health Gun Bill

Thu, 9 May 2013 10:45:00 EDT

A bill expanding the ability of authorities in Delaware to prohibit people with mental health issues from having guns is on its way to the state House for a vote.

O'Malley Launches State Data Initiative

Thu, 9 May 2013 10:45:00 EDT

Gov. Martin O'Malley has launched an initiative releasing a wide variety of state data to the public online.

Md. AG Says Gun Control Bill Constitutional

Thu, 9 May 2013 10:44:00 EDT

Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler says a sweeping gun-control bill passed in Maryland this year is constitutional and legally defensible.

Del. Senate Committee Approves Rent Justification Bill

Michael Chesney — Thu, 9 May 2013 10:44:00 EDT

Rent justification for manufactured home communities in Delaware is moving forward on its most recent journey through Legislative Hall.

Felton Family Displaced After Home Explodes

Karen Campbell — Thu, 9 May 2013 10:40:00 EDT

A Felton family is homeless after their home exploded earlier this week.

Convicted murderer dies after illness in Del. prison

Thu, 9 May 2013 09:58:00 EDT

Delaware Department of Correction officials say an inmate serving three life sentences for a 1995 slaying has died after an illness.

Salisbury man sentenced to prison for child abuse

Kye Parsons — Thu, 9 May 2013 09:57:00 EDT

A Salisbury man who used a lighter to burn a young boy will spend three years behind bars for child abuse, the Wicomico State's Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.

Del. to receive federal money for Prime Hook restoration

Kye Parsons — Thu, 9 May 2013 09:57:00 EDT

Del. Gov. Jack Markell and members of the state's congressional delegation on Wednesday announced $20 million in federal funding to restore the marsh and dune system at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge that has been degraded by coastal storms including Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

Jodi Arias found guilty of first-degree murder

Thu, 9 May 2013 09:52:00 EDT

Jodi Arias, a 32-year-old small-town waitress and aspiring photographer, was found guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday afternoon in the slaying of her on-again, off-again boyfriend Travis Alexander at his suburban Phoenix home in June 2008.

Most military sexual assault cases go unreported

Thu, 9 May 2013 09:49:00 EDT

Sexual assaults across the military are a growing epidemic. In releasing a massive report Tuesday, Pentagon leaders continued to struggle with how to combat the problem and give victims enough confidence in the system to come forward.

Del. House committee tables minimum wage increase

LeAnne Matlach — Thu, 9 May 2013 09:48:00 EDT

The House Economic Development Committee tabled changes to Delaware's minimum wage Wednesday afternoon.

Md. State Police Barrack to Serve as Gun Turn-in Location

Kye Parsons — Wed, 8 May 2013 13:01:00 EDT

The Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack will be one of a number of locations where persons can turn-in firearms this Saturday as part of the Maryland Attorney General's Gun Turn-In Day.

Easton Town Council Election Results

Wed, 8 May 2013 11:59:00 EDT

Voters in Easton have returned three incumbents to their seats on the town council.

Interior Dept. Releases $475M in Sandy Aid

Wed, 8 May 2013 11:27:00 EDT

The Interior Department is releasing more than $475 million to help repair the damage from Superstorm Sandy, which roared up the East Coast last fall.

2 Arrested in Woodside Drug Bust

Kye Parsons — Wed, 8 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT

Two people are facing drug charges following their arrests at a convenience store near Woodside.

Man Treated for Smoke Inhalation After Felton Fire

Wed, 8 May 2013 11:00:00 EDT

Authorities say a man had to be taken to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation following a fire that destroyed a home in Felton.

Del. House Approves Lobbying Reform Bill

Wed, 8 May 2013 08:21:00 EDT

The state House has passed a bill prohibiting former members of the General Assembly from working as lobbyists for one year after leaving office.

Md. State Police: Trooper Shoots Driver Fleeing Traffic Stop

Kye Parsons — Wed, 8 May 2013 08:17:00 EDT

Maryland State Police say a 23-year-old man was shot and wounded by a state trooper early Tuesday after he fled from a Salisbury traffic stop while holding the trooper inside his car.

Somerset County Parents Want New Technology Center

Wed, 8 May 2013 08:10:00 EDT

A number of Somerset County parents say the J. M. Tawes Technology Center is outdated. A new center is being proposed and the Somerset Board of Education is backing it.

Del. License Plates Can Mean Good Money for Some Business Owners

Michael Chesney — Wed, 8 May 2013 07:53:00 EDT

Delaware is crazy about low number license plates - one-digit, two-digits, three, four or five digits.

Del. Gov. Jack Markell Signs Same-Sex Marriage Bill into Law

Wed, 8 May 2013 07:52:00 EDT

Delaware's state Senate approved a bill that would make it the 11th state in the nation to allow same-sex marriage.

Police Confident Summer Break Will Not Hinder UMES Murder Investigation

Corrina Pysa — Wed, 8 May 2013 07:52:00 EDT

It has been almost three months now since the murder of a University of Maryland Eastern Shore student. According to police, 21-year-old Edmond St. Clair was stabbed to death on homecoming weekend, right on campus. His murder remains unsolved. Some worry momentum may be lost with summer break, but officials say they will not let that happen.

Armed Robbers Hold up Salisbury Gas Station

Kye Parsons — Tue, 7 May 2013 15:55:00 EDT

Salisbury police are searching for two suspects who held up a gas station late Monday night.

Teen Injured After Falling From Third Story Window in O.C.

Kye Parsons — Tue, 7 May 2013 15:15:00 EDT

Ocean City police say a teenage girl had to be rushed to the hospital after she fell from a third story window over the weekend.

Del. Senate to Vote on Gay Marriage Bill

Tue, 7 May 2013 13:37:00 EDT

Delaware's state Senate is convening for a deciding vote on a bill that would make it the 11th state in the nation to allow same-sex marriage.

Internet Sales Tax Bill Faces Tough Sell in House

Tue, 7 May 2013 13:17:00 EDT

Traditional retailers and cash-strapped states face a tough sell in the House as they lobby Congress to limit tax-free shopping on the Internet.

Crab Numbers Down, Prices up

Steven Fisher — Tue, 7 May 2013 10:14:00 EDT

Just over a month into the crabbing season and so far the crabs are not piling up.

4 Charged in Dover Bank Heist

Kye Parsons — Tue, 7 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT

Delaware State Police have arrested four suspects accused of robbing a bank in Dover.

Fire Ruins Willards Home

Kye Parsons — Tue, 7 May 2013 09:42:00 EDT

Authorities have ruled as accidental a late Monday night fire that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars to a home in Willards, located in eastern Wicomico County.

Md. Woman Plans Referendum Petition on Gun Bill

Tue, 7 May 2013 08:39:00 EDT

A Montgomery County woman says she is planning a petition effort to get Maryland's gun control bill put to a popular vote.

DSU Board Approves Tuition Freeze

Tue, 7 May 2013 08:31:00 EDT

Delaware State University's board of trustees has approved a plan to hold tuition at current levels.

Sandy Hook Families Urge Passage of Del. Gun Bills

Tue, 7 May 2013 08:20:00 EDT

Parents of children killed in the December mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut are urging Delaware lawmakers to pass new gun control measures.

Power Outage Hits Milton

Joe Biunno — Tue, 7 May 2013 08:12:00 EDT

Nearly 2,000 Delmarva Power customers in Milton lost power Monday.

Dover Police Chief Wants Lawmakers to Look Again at Speed Cameras

Michael Chesney — Tue, 7 May 2013 08:09:00 EDT

Dover Police Chief Jim Hosfelt wants Delaware lawmakers to try again to pass a law that would allow cities to use cameras to catch speeders in road work and school zones. He asked the Dover City Council on Monday night for support in his push.

Arrest Made in Delmar Arson

Lorena Salzedo — Tue, 7 May 2013 08:01:00 EDT

A landlord is in custody following allegations that he intentionally set fire to a home he rented to a family in Delmar, Md.

Del. Lawmaker Eyes Post-Labor Day School Start

Mon, 6 May 2013 20:53:00 EDT

A Republican state senator is proposing legislation to study whether all Delaware public schools should wait until after Labor Day to start classes.

Va. Arson Suspect Again Denied Bond

Bill Mich — Mon, 6 May 2013 18:48:00 EDT

One of the two suspects charged in connection with a serial arson spree in Accomack County was denied bond during a hearing.

East About to be Overrun by Billions of Cicadas

Mon, 6 May 2013 16:05:00 EDT

Any day now, billions of cicadas with bulging red eyes will crawl out of the earth after 17 years underground and overrun the East Coast. They will arrive in such numbers that people from North Carolina to Connecticut will be outnumbered roughly 600-to-1. Maybe more.

Md. Casino Revenues $59M in April

Mon, 6 May 2013 16:05:00 EDT

Maryland's three casinos pulled in approximately $59 million in April.

Woman Treated for Smoke Inhalation After Greenwood Fire

Kye Parsons — Mon, 6 May 2013 13:09:00 EDT

Investigators say a woman had to be taken to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation following a Sunday night house fire in Greenwood.

Artesian Seeks Increase in Del. Wastewater Rates

Mon, 6 May 2013 11:44:00 EDT

Delaware's Public Service Commission is accepting public comment on a rate hike request by Artesian Wastewater Management.

Delmar House Fire Ruled Arson

Mon, 6 May 2013 10:08:00 EDT

Authorities have ruled as arson an early Monday fire that caused thousands of dollars in damage to a home in Delmar, Md.

Unattended Cooking Blamed for Dorchester Co. Blaze

Kye Parsons — Mon, 6 May 2013 09:32:00 EDT

Food left cooking on a stove sparked a fire that left a mobile home in Dorchester County in ruins over the weekend, authorities said.

Easton Woman Arrested for Scissors Attack

Kye Parsons — Mon, 6 May 2013 08:53:00 EDT

Police have arrested an Easton woman accused of using a pair of scissors to stab a man in the chest during an argument.

Del. Troopers Searching for Gas Station Burglary Suspect

Mon, 6 May 2013 08:21:00 EDT

Delaware State Police troopers are searching for a man they say burglarized a gas station near his home in Milton.

Del. Fourth Grader Finalist in Google Contest

Mon, 6 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT

A Delaware fourth grader is in the running to have her artwork featured on Google's search homepage.

McAuliffe Kicking Off Campaign for Governor in Va.

Mon, 6 May 2013 07:59:00 EDT

Democrat Terry McAuliffe is officially kicking off his campaign to be Virginia's next governor.

Va. Recognized in Top States for Innovation

Mon, 6 May 2013 07:58:00 EDT

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is recognizing Virginia as one of the top three states for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Police Disperse Salisbury Crowd with Pepper Spray

Corrina Pysa — Mon, 6 May 2013 07:54:00 EDT

Police in Salisbury said officers used pepper spray to disperse a large crowd after rocks and bottles were thrown at officers. The incident occurred in an off-campus housing area near Salisbury University.

Baby Boomer Suicide Rates on the Rise

Lorena Salzedo — Sun, 5 May 2013 18:20:00 EDT

The suicide rate for middle-aged men has soared, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Man Flown To Shock Trauma After Falling 30 Feet

Karen Campbell — Sun, 5 May 2013 09:14:00 EDT

A Chestertown man is flown to shock trauma after falling 30 feet from the roof of a home.

2 Arrested After Drugs Found at Delmar Home

Sat, 4 May 2013 21:32:00 EDT

The Delaware State Police says two people have been arrested at a Delmar home where a large amount of heroin was found.

Millsboro Man Arrested On Drug Charges After Pursuit

Karen Campbell — Sat, 4 May 2013 10:17:00 EDT

Delaware State Troopers arrest a Millsboro man after they say he lead authorities on a chase.